Seo Wol-yeong

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

46Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 6, 1905

Birth Place: Busan, South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Seo Wol-yeong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Seo Wol-yeong's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Seo Wol-yeong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Prince Yeonsan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Seo Wol-yeong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Seo Wol-yeong's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

★8.2

Prince Yeonsan — A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed a

Prince Yeonsan

1961•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Seong Chun-hyang — Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry hi

Seong Chun-hyang

1961•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Deaf Sam Yong — The film is based on the 1925 short story of the same title by Na Do-hyang and revolves around the story of a deaf farm

Deaf Sam Yong

1964•Romance

★6.1

★6.1

A Drifting Story — This melodrama follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother who dares to love. Hyun Hee (Mun Jeong Suk) makes

A Drifting Story

1960•Romance

★6.0

★6.0

Tyrant Yeonsan — Prince Yeonsan-gun turns into a tyrant out of grief for his mother's death. He orders beheadings of all the officials wh

Tyrant Yeonsan

1962•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Seo Wol-yeong.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1967	Lost People	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	One-sided Love of Princess	Lord Jang	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Violator	-	Average	Similar →
1965	The Martyrs	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Sino-Japanese War and Queen Min the Heroine	Su Mun-jang	Flop	Similar →
1964	Deaf Sam Yong	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	The Korean Instrument with 12 Strings	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Her Majesty Yeonghwa	King Sindae	Flop	Similar →
1964	A Ghost Story	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Tyrant Yeonsan	Yoon Pil-sang	Average	Similar →
1962	Lee Chadon	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Prince Yeonsan	Yoon Pil-sang	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	An Upstart	Manager	Flop	Similar →
1961	Seong Chun-hyang	Isato	Hit	Similar →
1960	A Drifting Story	The presiding judge	Average	Similar →
1960	A Jealousy	Mr. Won	Flop	Similar →
1960	Soil	Lawyer	Flop	Similar →
1959	Nameless Stars	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Dongsimcho	Mrs. Lee	Flop	Similar →
1959	Chun Hui	Kim Geon-ho	Flop	Similar →
1959	King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun	Ji-Yong Lee (Interior Minister)	Average	Similar →
1956	The Wedding Day	Maeng Hyo-won	Average	Similar →
1956	The Story of Jang-hwa and Heung-ryeon	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Virgin Star	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Tragedy of King Dan Jong	-	Flop	Similar →
1949	The Blue Hill	-	Flop	Similar →
1948	Su-u	-	Flop	Similar →
1945	To Love and Swear	villagers	Flop	Similar →
1944	Dear Soldier	Eiichi's father	Flop	Similar →
1944	A Fish Tale	President Honda	Flop	Similar →
1943	Wakaki sugata	Matsuji Tokuyama, literature Teacher	Flop	Similar →
1943	Straits of Chosun	Murayama	Flop	Similar →
1943	Look Up at the Blue Sky	Makiyama's Father	Flop	Similar →
1942	Rural Life	Osawa	Flop	Similar →
1941	君と僕	Eisuke's father	Flop	Similar →
1941	Spring of Korean Peninsula	Heo Hun (Movie Director)	Average	Similar →
1939	New start in life	-	Flop	Similar →
1939	Virgin	-	Flop	Similar →
1935	Sea, Talk to Me	-	Flop	Similar →
1933	Beautiful Devotion	-	Flop	Similar →
1933	Getting Better Life	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	People Who Are Fighting against the Sea	-	Flop	Similar →
1928	My Dear Friend	-	Flop	Similar →
1928	The Secret of Jina Street	-	Flop	Similar →
1927	Destiny	-	Flop	Similar →
1927	The Unforgettable Song	-	Flop	Similar →

Seo Wol-yeong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Seo Wol-yeong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Seo Wol-yeong is "Prince Yeonsan" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Seo Wol-yeong acted in?

Seo Wol-yeong has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Seo Wol-yeong?

Other notable films include "Seong Chun-hyang", "Deaf Sam Yong", and "A Drifting Story".